AlfristonCollege - Day 2 Choice Board

Differentiation Learning Leader Choice Board
Directions: Please use this time to explore ideas about Differentiation. You may work alone or in a group to discuss all of these activities or focus on one and actually begin the work. The objective of this workshop is to extend your topic knowledge and begin to develop the concepts associated with Differentiation.
Day 2

A Guided Journey Explore the rationale behind differentiating learning	Set out on your own Explore the rationale behind differentiating learning Losing Sight of the Shore. Powerpoint byMary Schmidt. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differentiated_instruction http://www.highlandschools-virtualib.org.uk/ltt/flexible/differentiation.htm	The differentiated classroom Setting up student expectations for a differentiated classroom How to manage a differentiated classroom
Devise specific strategies/activities useful in differentiating learning within your classes (ie student grouping) Differentation Toolbox	Wild-Card Activity: Do an activity of your choosing related to the idea of differentiated instruction.	How do I manage the differentiated learning environment BU T15
Investigate how to differentiate content, activities or products	Become more familiar with the two key competencies managing self and thinking. How to apply it to teaching and learning at Alfriston College	Diagnosing student needs and assessing progress Investigate Bloom’s Taxonomy and Multiple Intelligences http://www.highlandschools-virtualib.org.uk/ltt/multiple_intelligence/multiple.htm